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Rat Salad

5.11c, Sport, 70 ft (21 m),  Avg: 1.5 from 2 votes
FA: J. Fassett, T. Perkins, B. D'Antonio, 1992
Colorado > Independence Pass > Outrageous Over… > Thindependence

Description

Aptly named: edible, perhaps even satiating, but lacking top-shelf ingredients, this route offers some fun, airy moves that will get you pumped, but the rock is a wee bit sharp with scaly holds that are prone to crumbling. I doubt this line will ever clean up. Stickclip the first bolt, and have your belayer wear a helmet.

Adding to the appeal, however, is that it stays pretty shady in this alcove.

Location

The first high bolt is located on the left side of the huge overhang that houses Satanic Mechanic.

Protection

5 or 6 quickdraws plus two more for the anchor and a stickclip.